Sole prosecutor for thousands of misdemeanor and felony charges, handling complex jury trials on charges such as homicide, r**e, drug offenses, assault, grand larceny and burglary.
• Prepared various legal motions and memorandums, including briefs to the Virginia Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
• Provided free training to law enforcement officers and prosecutors across the state on dozens of
topics.
• Interviewed thousands of victims and witnesses in preparation for court.
• Consistently provide 24-hour legal support and research to law enforcement departments and state officials.
• Convictions resulting in dozens of s*x offenders being listed on the Virginia S*x Offender Registry.
• Presented community outreach presentations raising public awareness on topics such as
s*xual abuse, “s*xting,” and the drug trade.
• Adjunct professor in law at James Madison University
• Over 10 years of Prosecutorial experience. Former Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Shenandoah County.
• Appointed Special Assistant U.S. Attorney
• Former associate and defense attorney with George Warren Shanks, PC
• Former Page Assistant Public Defender
• Former intern with Metro-Atlanta District Attorney; U.S. Attorney's Office; Offender Aid and Restoration; and Probation Department.
• University of Virginia graduate, 2000, academic scholarship with fully paid tuition.
• University of Georgia, School of Law, 2003, honors graduate. Office Development
• Developed several community outreach projects while in office.
• Presented dozens of community presentations on crime prevention and safety.
• Developed an office website to assist citizens.
• Presented free legal trainings to professionals across the state.
• Streamlined office documentation and filing systems.
• Guest speaker and community functions.
• Assisted in seizing thousands of dollars in proceeds from drug transactions. Champion of Victims’ Rights
• Valley Community Services Board, Local Human Rights Committee
• Received hundreds of hours of specialized training in areas such as investigating s*xual abuse, homicides, drug offenses and forensic
interviews.
• Member of prosecutorial and victims’ rights groups across the state, advancing the interests of the profession and victims.
• Participant in lobbying to promote prosecutorial interests and victims’ rights.
• Previous Board Member for Response Women’s Shelter and Choices Council on Domestic Violence.
• Receives monthly specialized training in the counseling and mental health fields.
• Page County and Shenandoah County S*xual and Domestic Violence Task Force organizer.
• Former Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of children in the court system.
• Presented various trainings across the state to professionals on victims’ rights. Professional Leadership
• Appointed to the Governor's work group on He**in
• 2012 Virginia State Bar Leadership Council
• 2012 Virginia State Bar Young Lawyer's Conference President
2008 “Virginia Young Lawyer of the Year,” for service to the profession, community and Bar.
• 2008 National Service Award from the American Bar Association for service to bar project.
• 2007 Virginia State Bar Service Award
• President nominee of the Virginia State Bar YLC, a professional organization of more than 8,000 attorney members .
• Authored criminal law articles, distributed to lawyers across the state.
• Selected as one of 38 professionals in Virginia for the Sorensen Political Institute Political Leaders Program, 2009.
• Lectured to prosecutors state-wide on prosecuting domestic violence and s*xual abuse. Dedicated Public Servant
• Rileyville Ruritan Club; previous President
• One of Page News and Courier’s “Three Who Made a Difference,” 2009, for community service.
• Former United Way of Page County Chair, raising more than $250,000 during the term.
• Community mentor and in-home counselor for local at-risk youth since 2005.
• Luray Rotary President; received Gold Club and International Presidential citation during tenure.
• Board of Directors member of Shen-Paco Industries, Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging and the William “Bill” Kibler Memorial Library in Stanley.
• Former Board of Directors member of the Lord Fairfax Community College Foundation.
• Member of the Luray Lafayette Masonic Lodge, Luray Caverns Shrine Club, Luray Commandery and Luray Order of the Eastern Star.
• Smart Beginnings Advisory Leadership Council
• Former Chair of the Shenandoah County Red Cross; club received various community service awards.
• 6th Generation Page County Resident.
